Editor’s Note: New red wine benefits are included below! Remember, moderation is key to reap the most benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New evidence provided in a recent study<\/a> done on the effect of resveratrol, a polyphenol compound and antioxidant present in red wine, dark colored grapes and dark chocolate has shown that the compound may impact the degree at which Alzheimer\u2019s attacks the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the preliminary evidence is promising, the doses administered to patients were in pill form, at concentrations equal to the amount of 1,000 bottles of red wine. Also worth noting is that the study done was the first phase in a series of analyses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Winetraveler Note:<\/strong> If you’re not a huge red wine drinker, or simply want to reap the benefits of resveratrol without consuming alcohol, some of us on the #Winetraveler team stand by and use this supplement, available on Amazon in pill form<\/strong><\/a>. You can read the reviews for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back to the study, the primary objective was to gauge the safety of using a concentrated resveratrol pill on human subjects \u2013 not necessarily its effectiveness at reversing or preventing the disease. However, despite the initial objective, decreases in maintaining high concentrations of AB40 (amyloid beta 40), a protein that declines in patients with Alzheimer\u2019s, was noted. More evidence is needed to prove the lengths at which resveratrol may improve Alzheimer\u2019s, and a second phase is slated to begin soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drinking red wine has also been proven to dilate blood vessels and arteries, helping to lower blood pressure. But the potential benefits of red wine don’t stop there, continue reading to learn more about how this special juice could be incorporated as part of a healthy lifestyle. Always consult with your healthcare provider as alcohol consumption may not be suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t